Overview & Benefits
Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.
For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit:
https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire
General Summary
$49,579-$66,426
This position is hybrid.
Join Oakland County's Fiscal Services team and play an important role in supporting the County's financial operations! In this position, you'll perform a variety of accounting and bookkeeping functions, maintain financial records, process payments, and manage client accounts. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to navigate complex financial processes will help ensure accuracy, accountability, and efficiency in the County's fiscal operations.
What You'll Do
• Perform a variety of complex bookkeeping and clerical accounting duties, including maintaining financial records, posting journal entries, and reconciling accounts.
• Maintain and manage financial records for complex funds and client accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Process payments, prepare billing notices, collect fees, and accurately record financial transactions.
• Monitor outstanding balances, review delinquent accounts, and issue payment notices in accordance with established guidelines.
• Apply established accounting procedures and, when applicable, court-related reimbursement processes and Judgments of Sentence.
• Utilize financial software and computerized accounting systems to maintain records, track transactions, and support daily operations.
• Assist in ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with County policies.
Why You'll Love It
• Make a Meaningful Impact: Support essential financial operations that help Oakland County deliver services to its residents.
• Put Your Skills to Work: Apply your accounting, bookkeeping, and problem-solving abilities in a role with diverse responsibilities.
• Build Your Expertise: Gain valuable experience working with complex financial accounts, accounting systems, and government financial processes.
• Be Part of a Collaborative Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who value accuracy, teamwork, and excellent service.
• Enjoy a Rewarding Career: Contribute to a public service organization while developing your skills and expanding your knowledge of governmental accounting.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS & ABILITIES
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test.
Have had three (3) year of full-time bookkeeping and related clerical work experience which involved basic accounting or bookkeeping principles, utility billing which included customer service, or a closely related area.
NOTE: One (1) year of coursework at an accredited college or university in a business curriculum which included accounting classes, may substitute for the one (1) year of experience listed above.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May assist in the orientation and training of less experienced clerical employees and in providing ongoing assistance with technical and procedural problems encountered by these employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Posts standard and general journal entries. Prepares periodic financial reports summarizing transactions for the more…